Why Are My Springtime Energy Bills So High?

During the spring season in Lenoir City, Tennessee, temperatures can spike and drop without much warning. If your bills are steadily creeping up this spring, take a look at some of the most common causes.

HVAC System Needs Maintenance

Every heating and cooling system needs an annual tune-up to operate at peak efficiency. During a routine maintenance service on a furnace or air conditioner, the technician will examine all the components within the unit, test the airflow, and make sure the indoor temperature can reach the desired setting on the thermostat. If anything isn’t working properly during this tuneup, our technician can come up with a plan for repair right away.

If you’re not in the habit of maintaining your HVAC system, now is the time to get in that habit. Failing to keep up with maintenance can shorten the lifespan of the system, resulting in poor efficiency, and cost you a lot more in monthly energy costs.

Poor Efficiency

Poor efficiency can also lead to energy bill spikes. If your system isn’t operating efficiently, it could need a tuneup or repair. Other causes of poor efficiency include dirty air ducts, a clogged filter, and a heating or cooling schedule that puts a lot of pressure on the system and causes it to cycle on and off more frequently.

Same Thermostat Schedule

When the spring season begins, it’s not always easy to know how to set your thermostat. You might use the heating system in the morning and have to switch over to the cooling function by midday when the sun is stronger. However, the most efficient way to keep bills under control is to program your schedule and leave it.

Switch over to cooling when it starts to heat up and allow it to get warmer when you’re away from home or asleep at night. Although it’s tempting to make manual adjustments, resist this urge to allow your system to operate as efficiently as possible.

Prevent energy bill spikes by scheduling your HVAC maintenance service with us by calling 865-248-5001.

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